Category: North America

In 2001, a migratory Whooping Crane population called the Eastern Migratory Population, was reintroduced to the eastern United States. The plan was for these Whooping Cranes to nest in Wisconsin… Continue reading Whooping Crane Nests Found on Indiana Wintering Grounds

Below is the most recent update for the Eastern Migratory Population of Whooping Cranes. During March, most birds have arrived on their typical breeding/summering grounds in Wisconsin. There are still some… Continue reading Whooping Crane Eastern Population Update April 2024

In May 2019, researchers at the International Crane Foundation documented a pair of female Whooping Cranes nesting and incubating eggs at McMillan Marsh Wildlife Area in Marathon County, Wisconsin. This… Continue reading A Same-Sex Whooping Crane Pair Nests in Wisconsin

Wanted: Information on Louisiana Whooping Crane shooting! The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are looking for leads regarding an Endangered Whooping Crane, L4-23, that… Continue reading Reward Offered for Information on Whooping Crane Shooting in Louisiana

Below is the most recent update for the Eastern Migratory Population of Whooping Cranes. In February, most birds stayed on their typical wintering grounds, but a few have begun their northward… Continue reading Whooping Crane Eastern Population Update – March 2024

Below is the most recent update for the Eastern Migratory Population of Whooping Cranes. In January, most birds stayed on their typical wintering grounds, but a few pushed further south with… Continue reading Whooping Crane Eastern Population Update – February 2024

Crane conservation is many things – it is creative, resourceful, compassionate, and, above all else, it is collaborative. The International Crane Foundation is one of many partners dedicated to protecting… Continue reading Collaboration Is at the Core of Crane Conservation